Oct 14 First African-American granted a US patent, Henry Blair, for a corn planter

Oct 14 In Philadelphia, Whigs and Democrats stage a gun, stone and brick battle for control of a Moyamensing Township election, resulting in one death, several injuries, and the burning down of a block of buildings.

Oct 16 Much of the ancient structures of the Palace of Westminster (parliament) in London is burnt down.

Oct 28 The Battle of Pinjarra occurs in the Swan River Colony in present-day Pinjarra, Western Australia. Between 14 and 40 Aborigines are killed by British colonists.